95 gallon frag station build

[IamChrismWard]

Starting my 3rd build of the year. I picked up a used but never used (never plumbed or filled) 95 gallon Glass Cages tank. I picked up this $900 tank for next to nothing.

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Super sweet.

 

[Zach B]

Nice find, can’t wait to see it

 

[IamChrismWard]

rting my plywood stand. I use 7/8"cabinet grade plywood on all my stand builds. To conserve plywood and get better glue up area, I rip it down to 6" and 5 1/8" strips for the corners. I make sure to alternate the joints on the corners for maximum amount of glue up area and strength. 1st picture is the layout of the dual layers, 2nd picture is a close up of the corner showing that there's not a straight jointThat would cause a weak spot in the stand.

 

[Crabby48]

Following along. Your wood working skills are nice

 

[IamChrismWard]

The rear section of the stand and 1 of the sides is now complete and just waiting for the glue to dry before moving on.

 

[IamChrismWard]

Both sides and the front started. Just have to laminate the suports and put in the bottom tray.

 

[IamChrismWard]

All 4 sides are complete and bottom is installed. Need 18 to 24 hours to make sure the glue is fully cured then I will begin the sanding and routing of all the edges because I plan on the finishing the cabinet in mahogany veneer to match my other tank.

 

[IamChrismWard]

Inside sanded and have the 1st coat of primer and white paint on the inside. Also have the oak top cut and gluing together. I changed my design a little bit and am going to have the drawer section on wheels but still wanted the workspace to the side of the frag tank.

 

[IamChrismWard]

My 40 breeder sump is complete

 

[IamChrismWard]

The main part of the stand is complete and inside with the tank and sump fitted, time to start the plumbing.

 

[Butcher333]

How’s the plumbing going?

 

[IamChrismWard]

I went very simple with the plumbing, 1 1/2 drain line with cpex valve, 3/4 inch return running off of a Reef Octo various 2 pump.

 

[IamChrismWard]

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